Welcome back to another weekly meal plan roundup! This week is extra special in our house—my son turns 9 🎉 and, as always, birthdays mean yummy food and simple traditions we love. It’s also the first full week of school, which means I’m leaning on meals that feel cozy and fun for our family. On top of that, I’m personally kicking off the week with a 3-day fast (until Wednesday afternoon), so you’ll see how our meals flow right into the celebration!
If you’re new here, hi! I’m Jackie, and I practice One Meal a Day (OMAD) intermittent fasting. My goal is to make that one meal satisfying, joyful, and filled with variety. Here’s what’s on our menu this week:
This Week’s Meals
Monday:
Double Soup Night! I’m making a big batch of Chicken Noodle Soup (I don’t really measure, but this recipe is very similar—plus, we add full peppercorns for extra flavor) and Black Bean Soup (I always use extra beans and swap in green peppers instead of red). We’ll enjoy both soups with Italian bread, butter, cheese, and plenty of salad fixin’s.
Tuesday:
Leftover soups—because soup night always makes enough for another round, and that’s exactly what I need while finishing up my fast.
Wednesday:
Butter Chicken with rice and naan. This is one of my absolute favorites, and I’ll be breaking my fast just in time to enjoy it.
Thursday:
My son’s 9th birthday! 🥳 His request is classic: Hungry Howie’s pizza at the park, with fresh broccoli on the side. We’ve been doing “pizza and park” for years now, and it’s a tradition I truly look forward to every September.
Friday:
Dinner out at Olive Garden! Their Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is back, and since we have a gift card, it’s the perfect family night out after a busy school week.
Saturday:
Spaghetti, Texas Toast, and salads—plus cupcakes to share at a friend’s house for a fun get-together (kind of a non-party birthday celebration).
Sunday:
Leftovers day! My favorite way to wrap up the week with a mish-mash of the delicious meals we’ve already enjoyed.
Where I Shop
As always, most of my ingredients come from ALDI, which is my favorite store for both staples and fun seasonal finds. I usually round things out at Meijer, and sometimes I’ll pop into Costco, Sam’s Club, Target, or Trader Joe’s if I need extras.
If you want to see exactly what I picked up this week, check out my weekly grocery haul video on my Grocery Addict channel!
Recipes and Inspiration
Many of the recipes I use come from online sources, and I save them all to my Pinterest page. If you’re looking for meal inspiration, it’s a great place to browse and find your next delicious idea!
Let’s Connect!
I share more about my OMAD lifestyle, food joy, and meal inspiration across my three YouTube channels:
- Intermittent Fasting Foodie: All about the joys and benefits of intermittent fasting, especially OMAD.
- Grocery Addict: Shopping hauls, budget-friendly tips, and fun food finds from all kinds of stores.
- What’s That Snack: Blind taste tests with my family and bestie—we try new and unique snacks together!
Stay Tuned
I update this blog with fresh meal plans each week (or most weeks 😉). If you try any of the meals or recipes I’ve shared, let me know—I’d love to hear about it. You can always drop a comment or connect with me on YouTube or Pinterest.
Happy eating, and cheers to making every meal enjoyable!
